Former Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback Loop

Maxwell Zeff· May 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 29 views

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A new startup called Trajectory has been launched by former researchers from Google and Apple to create AI products that can learn continuously from real-world interactions. The company has raised $15 million in seed funding and aims to address the limitations of current AI models that do not improve after initial training. Trajectory's platform is designed to help businesses optimize AI models for their specific needs, enhancing their capabilities over time.

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▪Trajectory was founded by Ronak Malde, Michael Elabd, and Arjun Karanam, who previously worked at major tech companies.
▪The startup has raised $15 million in seed funding, led by Conviction and supported by other venture capital firms.
▪Trajectory aims to create a platform that enables AI products to learn continuously, addressing a significant barrier in AI development.

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Maxwell ZeffBusinessMay 27, 2026 10:00 AMFormer Google and Apple Researchers Launch a Startup to Build AI’s Missing Feedback LoopTrajectory is betting the rapid iteration cycle that supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.Trajectory founders, Ronak Malde (left), Michael Elabd(center), and Arjun Karanam (right).Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Courtesy of Trajectory AICommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyA group of AI researchers who previously worked at Google DeepMind, Apple, OpenAI, and Meta Superintelligence Labs announced on Wednesday they’re launching a new startup called Trajectory, which aims to help companies regularly improve their AI products by training on real-world user…

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